Section R101.1 is amended to read as follows:
R101.1 Title. These regulations, including all duly adopted local amendments, shall become a part of the City of Santa Clarita Building Code and may also be referred to as the Santa Clarita Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings, and shall hereinafter be referred to as 'this code'.
(Ord. 25-5, 11/25/2025)
Section R102.4.3 is added to read as follows:
R102.4.3 Local Amendments. The amendments to Chapter 1, Division II Scope and Administration of the California Building Code, as adopted at the local level, shall also apply to projects regulated by the California Residential Code at the local level and shall be considered part of this code.
(Ord. 25-5, 11/25/2025)
Section R102.6.1 is amended to read as follows:
R102.6.1 Additions, Alterations, or Repairs. Additions, alterations or repairs to any structure shall conform to the requirements for a new structure without requiring the existing structure to comply with the requirements of this code, except as outlined in sections R102.6.1.1 and R102.6.1.2. Additions, alterations, repairs and relocations shall not cause an existing structure to become less compliant with the provisions of this code than the existing building or structure was prior to the addition, alteration or repair. Where additions, alterations or changes of use to an existing structure result in a use, occupancy, height or means of egress outside the scope of this code, the building shall comply with the California Existing Building Code.
(Ord. 25-5, 11/25/2025)
Sections R102.6.1.1 and R102.6.1.2 are added to read as follows:
R102.6.1.1 Substantial Improvement. Where the proposed work includes any demolition, alteration, repair, or relocation of more than 50 percent of the existing building or component of the building, the remaining portion of the building or building component shall be upgraded to comply with the structural provisions, as well as fire and life safety provisions of this code in such cases where the Building Official determines that the existing portions of the building are substantially deficient or pose a significant hazard.
When determining the percentage of demolition, alteration, repair, or relocation, one of the following methods shall be applied, at the discretion of the Building Official:
a.
A comparison of the square footage, lineal footage, or number of components or fixtures of the proposed demolition, alteration, repair, or relocation to the total square footage, lineal footage, or number of components or fixtures, as may be applicable.
b.
A comparison of the valuation of the proposed demolition, alteration, repair, or relocation to the valuation of the existing building.
The provisions of this section shall be cumulative over any 12 month period.
R102.6.1.2 Substantial Addition. Where the proposed work includes addition of new floor area that is greater than 100 percent of the existing building floor area, the existing portion of the building shall be upgraded to comply with the structural provisions, as well as fire and life safety provisions of this code in such cases where the Building Official determines that the existing portions of the building are substantially deficient or pose a significant hazard.
When determining the floor area of the existing building, the area of the garage or other unconditioned spaces shall not be included in the total area.
The provisions of this section shall be cumulative over any 12 month period.
(Ord. 25-5, 11/25/2025)
Section R105.2 is amended to read as follows:
R105.2 Work Exempted from Permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of the City of Santa Clarita including such requirements as may be established by any city department or division or the requirements of any other governing agency. Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits will be required for any such items not exempted herein.
For a list of work that is exempt from a permit refer to Section 18.02.030 of the SCMC amending section 105.2 Work Exempted from Permit of the 2025 California Building Code.
(Ord. 25-5, 11/25/2025)
Section 105.2.2 is amended to read as follows:
105.2.2 Repairs and Maintenance. Application or notice to the building official is not required for ordinary repairs to structures, replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles. Such repairs shall not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or load-bearing support, or the removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements; nor shall ordinary repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of any water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electric wiring or mechanical or other work affecting public health or general safety.
For a list of maintenance or repairs that are exempt from a permit, refer to Section 18.02.040 of the SCMC adding section 105.2.3 Repairs and Maintenance to the 2025 California Building Code.
(Ord. 25-5, 11/25/2025)
Section R106.1.4.1 is added to read as follows:
R106.1.4.1 Floodplain Management. Refer to Chapter 10.06 Floodplain Management of the SCMC. Where R106.1.4 and Chapter 10.06 Floodplain Management of the SCMC conflict, Chapter 10.06 Floodplain Management of the SCMC shall prevail.
(Ord. 25-5, 11/25/2025)